About Stephen F. Austin State University
Stephen F. Austin State University is a public university in Nacogdoches, Texas, in the Piney Woods region of East Texas. It is named for Stephen F. Austin, known as the "Father of Texas." The university serves students from Texas and beyond with a traditional residential campus setting.
SFA offers a broad range of undergraduate and graduate study through multiple colleges and schools. It is especially known for programs in forestry, education, business, fine arts, and health-related fields. The university also emphasizes hands-on learning, research, and professional preparation.
- Public university located in Nacogdoches, Texas
- Broad academic offerings across undergraduate and graduate study
- Known strengths in forestry, education, business, and the arts
- Transfer and exam credit are evaluated through official university policies
- Regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges